AC Milan have been told by LA Galaxy they will need to cough up �18m to sign former England skipper David Beckham. (News of the World)

Milan's vice-president Adriano Galliano said the club's first attempt to buy Beckham had been unsuccessful but was not giving up hope. (Sunday Telegraph)

The rejected bid is believed to be �6.7m - and LA Galaxy claim that if they decide to block a move, Beckham would understand. (Observer)

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will reignite his interest in Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry in the summer. (News of the World)

Inter Milan are almost certain to sign Chelsea striker Didier Drogba in the summer. (Sunday Express)

Newcastle will try to tempt Sunderland midfielder Kieran Richardson to join them by offering him a double-your-salary deal, worth �60,000 per week. (News of the World)

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing will be allowed to leave the club in the summer, with Tottenham, Manchester City, Aston Villa and Liverpool all interested. (News of the World)

Tottenham are leading the chase for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, who wants to leave following the arrival of Shay Given. (The Mail on Sunday)

Portsmouth midfielder Sean Davis will make a summer switch to Bolton on a free transfer when his contract ends in the summer. (News of the World)

West Ham forward David di Michele wants to make his loan move from Torino a permanent deal - he would cost the Hammers about �750,000. (News of the World)

Reading, Wolves and Birmingham are in a three-way tussle to sign Bolton central defender Danny Shittu. (News of the World)

Derby boss Nigel Clough will release Stephen Pearson, Andy Todd and Mile Sterjovski at the end of the season, but Giles Barnes' loan move from Fulham will be made a permanent deal. (News of the world)

The Premier League is set for a multi-billion pound fire sale on the back of the new TV deal as top-flight chairmen aim to encourage takeovers and new investment. (News of the World)

Arsenal's new forward Andrey Arshavin personally paid his Russian club Zenit St Petersburg �1m to secure his move to the Gunners. (News of the World)

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry is in the running to succeed Brian Barwick as the FA's chief executive. (Sunday Express)

Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie and Emmanuel Adebayor will all leave Arsenal if the club fails to qualify for the Champions League next season. (News of the World)

Portsmouth striker Kanu looks set to leave the club after being fined �25,000 for returning from a trip to Nigeria just hours before their defeat by Aston Villa last month. (News of the World)

Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov is set to begin talks over a new contract and is eager to pledge his future to the club. (News of the World)

New Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given has pleaded with Joe Hart to stay at the club despite nicking his place in the first team. (News of the World)

Brazil star Fred has been accused by his advisor of allowing his greedy wage demands to wreck his move to Tottenham. (News of the World)

The girlfriend of new Arsenal forward Andrey Arshavin has branded Londoners "dirty and scruffy". On the Russia star's website she also said English food is disgusting, she doesn't like English beer and is already feeling homesick after a few days. (News of the World)

Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney stunned restaurant staff when he paid his �27.80 bill using a half-price voucher. Rooney earns �90,000 a week at United. (News of the World)

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